Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
CPSC recall 16062. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16062 has the recall date 12 Jan 2016. The notice names the firm Walmart Stores. The recall has about 330,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Electric Griddles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 330,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Rival brand electric griddles with model number XJ-14207. The griddles are black and measure 20 inches long by 10.5 inches wide. "Walmart" and the model number are printed on a label molded into the bottom of the griddle. "Rival" is printed on the outside edge of the griddle and on the griddle's temperature dial. |
| Product | Rival brand griddles, About 330,000, Electric Griddles |
| Sold at | Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20. |
| Importer | Walmart Stores Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Electric Griddles
- CPSC recalls of 2016
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 330,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Electric Griddles
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Walmart Stores
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 May 2011 | Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard |
| 20 May 2010 | Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 15 Dec 2009 | Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16062The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16062. https://recallregister.com/product/6618-walmart-recalls-rival-griddles-due-to-shock-hazard-sold-exclusively-at/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16062 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16062?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16062?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 330,000